Fleet Controller

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Management of the assets and staff under your control and the meeting of objectives set in the budget process.
2. Maximum utilization of vehicles, planning of loads, routes, fuel, overnight locations, etc.
3. Service Level Agreements are met between MacDonald's Transport and its customers.
4. Assets and staff comply with all statutory and legal requirements.
5. Accident/Incident investigation and submission of all documentation.
6. Ensuring that all equipment/machinery is serviced within the allowed service intervals and planned COF's updated.
7. Maintaining a high level of discipline within the operations.
8. Ensuring staff under your control maintain a high level of service to customers.
9. Preparation and submission of leave schedules in such a manner as to not affect customer requirements.
10. Administrative duties and document control.
11. Solving of queries and problem-solving.
12. Management of Drive-Cam as well as Tracking reports.
13. Deadline driven.
14. Submission of monthly management reports.
15. Must be willing to work long hours and on weekends if and when required.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate must have Grade 12 with 3-5 years' experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role and knowledge of the long-distance transport industry. A relevant tertiary qualification in the logistic field will be an added advantage. Good interpersonal, leadership, motivation, planning, and communication (verbal & written) skills as well as bilingualism will be essential.